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Spooky Halloween Skull Garden Gnome

Add a touch of macabre charm to your garden or porch this Halloween with this unique and eerie stylized garden gnome. Forget the usual cheerful gnomes; this one is here for the haunts! The figure features intricate detailing, including a swirling, textured beard, a tall spiral-pointed hat, and most notably, holds two skulls—one smaller skull on a staff and a larger skull in its hand.

This model makes for a stunning, eye-catching Halloween decoration, whether placed among your pumpkins or greeting trick-or-treaters. The intricate design and eerie internal glow are sure to capture attention.

Print Profiles & Technical Details

This model is a high-quality, professional-style product photograph, and for those who wish to print it, I have prepared two distinct print profiles to suit your needs.

Profile 1: Standard PLA (Classic Figurine)

This profile is designed for a solid, decorative figurine.

• Material: PLA (highly recommended for fine detail and ease of print. PETG can be used for outdoor use if desired, though detail may vary).
• Layer Height: 0.2 mm (for a good balance of detail and print speed).
• Infill: 5% Gyroid (provides good structural integrity with minimal material usage).
• Supports: YES, Tree supports are strongly recommended to handle the overhanging beard and skulls, which are easier to remove and leave fewer marks.
• Model Height: 240 mm.

Profile 2: LED Candle Ready (For Internal Glow)

This profile is specifically modified to accommodate a standard LED flameless candle, creating a beautiful internal amber glow like the one seen in the photo. IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE REAL FIRE CANDLES OR INCENSE; USE ONLY LED TEA LIGHTS OR CANDLES.

• Material: Semi-translucent or natural PLA is ideal for diffusing light.
• Modifications: The base layers of the model are removed (the base is open), and the infill is turned off (0% infill).
• Wall Count: Increased to 4 layers for a strong, robust outer shell and to prevent excessive light bleed.
• Brim: A significant brim, 10 mm, is added to provide necessary stability and bed adhesion during print since the base surface area is reduced.
• Internal Bridges: The slicer may create some internal bridging or "webs" within the open hollow section. These are normal and do not affect the exterior appearance.
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• They can be easily trimmed if they interfere with your LED light placement.

We can't wait to see your prints! Please share your pictures and show us how you display this spooktacular gnome. Happy Halloween printing!